The distance between Tours and Caen is around 257km (159 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Tours to Caen by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Caen → Tours if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Caen.
There are several options for getting from Tours to Caen by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).
The distance between Tours and Caen is around 257km (159 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Tours and Caen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tours to Caen is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Caen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Caen. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tours and Caen with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 2h 40m.
SNCF run train services between Tours and Caen. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tours and Caen. We recommend that you drive to Caen. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Caen. We recommend that you take the train to Caen. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Caen is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Caen. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tours and Caen. The distance is around 257km (159 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Caen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 40m | €45($45) | twice daily | 264km (164 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €35($35) | on demand | 257km (159 miles) |
The following major airports near Caen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.